What’s the Best Part of Shawnee National Forest? Do you want to know what the best part of Shawnee National Forest is? It depends on what type of outdoor activities you’re into. The Shawnee National Forest has something for everyone. That’s what makes southern...
10 Shawnee National Forest Historical Areas to See in 2023 Are you interested in visiting Shawnee National Forest historical areas? Southern Illinois is full of them! There’s much history throughout the Shawnee National Forest and our local state parks. And you can...
6 Great Southern Illinois Workout Hikes Are you looking for Southern Illinois workout hikes? There are Shawnee National Forest fitness trails throughout southern Illinois. There are trails for all different types of exercising, too. Hiking is a great way to stay in...
My Favorite Trails Per Season I have favorite trails per season to hike at in the Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois. My favorite trail during the spring season is the River to River Trail section between Bowman Bottoms Road and Tunnel Hill State Trail....
Garden of the Gods Settlement: Chasing Stories Series We found a Garden of the Gods Settlement not too long ago that all started with a story on social media. Welcome to a new article series where I blog about exploration and adventure in the Shawnee National Forest...
10 Best Shawnee Forest Towns to Visit Are you looking for the best Shawnee Forest towns to visit this year to add to your adventures? Then you’ve clicked on the right article. I live in Southern Illinois. I live minutes away from the Shawnee National Forest. I’m...
